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Dyson & Long Eyecare Team

For more than 33 years, Dyson & Long has proudly served the Bairnsdale community.

What began as a small local clinic has grown with the families we care for. Locally owned and operated, our dedicated team continues to deliver personalised, friendly service that generations have come to rely on.

We place patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Dyson & Long

MEET OUR TEAM

Dr Cameron Dyson

Doctor of Optometry, University of Melbourne 1987

Graduate Certificate in Ocular Therapeutics 2002

Cameron commenced optometry services in Bairnsdale in 1992 at East Gippsland Optical before joining with Kenneth Long and forming Dyson & Long Optometrists in 1997. Currently a director and consulting optometrist at Dyson & Long, his professional interests include technological advances in eye disease management, custom optical lens design and rural optometry services.

Away from optometry, Cameron’s interests include travel, paragliding, cycling, snowboarding and camping.

Dr Philipa Munday

Doctor of Optometry, University of Melbourne 2008

Therapeutic Prescriber Endorsed

Philipa joined Dyson and Long in 2009 as a graduate optometrist. An East Gippsland local, she has quickly earned a loyal patient base and is currently a full-time optometrist in the practice.

Philipa became a joint partner in the practice in 2013.

Philipa’s professional interests include children’s vision and eye disease management. She has worked in Nepal Eye Hospital with the Fred Hollows Foundation, as well as worked in remote outreach clinics providing eyecare and cataract screenings.

Away from optometry Philipa’s interests include netball and horse riding.

Dr Wendy Dawson

Doctor of Optometry, University of Melbourne 2017

Therapeutic Prescriber Endorsed

Wendy, originally from East Gippsland, commenced work with Dyson & Long in 2018. She is a busy member of our optometry team, consulting at both our Bairnsdale practice and our East Gippsland Optical sister practice in Lakes Entrance.

Dr Jade Lindsay

Doctor of Optometry, University of Melbourne 2016

Therapeutic Prescriber Endorsed

Jade commenced private practice with an independent optometry clinic in Dubbo, before moving to Bairnsdale and joining Dyson & Long in 2019.

Timothy Warr

Optical Dispensing, RMIT 2006

Joining the practice in 2004 as an apprentice optical dispenser, Tim subsequently received his qualifications as an optical dispenser and is now lab manager and full-time dispenser in the Bairnsdale on-site dispensing laboratory.

Tim became a joint partner in the practice in 2013.

Away from work, Tim is a keen cyclist and unfortunately follows Collingwood Football Club.

Dr Michael Fagliarone

Master of Optometry, Deakin University 2025

Michael is the most recent addition to Dyson & Long’s optometry team, joining the practice in August 2025 after serving his academic clinical placement at the practice.

Dr Paula Mildenhall

Doctor of Optometry, University of Melbourne 1994

Therapeutic Prescriber Endorsed

Paula is a highly experienced optometrist in delivering exceptional eye care. With a focus on both vision correction and the management of ocular health including dry eye, Paula works closely with her patients to address their individual needs.

Jamie Haas

Office Manager

Jamie joined our team as Office Manager in 2020. Coming from a background in medical management, as well as having operated her own fitness centre in the past, Jamie brings a wealth of skills and experience to out optometry clinic.

Away from work her interests include fitness, motorcross and E-MTB riding, and spending time at her high country escape.